The paper examines original documents written by Hristo Botev, his daughter Ivanka and his brothe... more The paper examines original documents written by Hristo Botev, his daughter Ivanka and his brother Kiril. They were digitized and made publicly accessible in January 2023, when they were uploaded to the Information System of State Archives (ISDA), in the CDA, f. 2140K "Klincharov, Ivan Georgiev (1877–1942)".
The postcard from Hristo Botev to Hristo Syarov was published in 1910. Now, for the first time, its exact dimensions, the color of the ink and the paper are indicated. The letters from Ivanka Hristova Boteva to Klincharov help to enrich our knowledge of this highly educated Bulgarian woman. The contract between the two, arranging the publication of Botev’s complete works, provides insights into the copyright practices at the time and the history of the book itself. The letter from General Kiril Botev testifies to his interest in history.
Тук са изследвани оригинални документи, написани от Христо Ботев, дъщеря му Иванка и неговия брат Кирил. Дигиталните им изображения станаха широкодостъпни през януари 2023 г., когато бяха качени в Информационната система на държавните архиви (ИСДА), в ЦДА, ф. 2140К „Клинчаров, Иван Георгиев (1877–1942)“. Пощенската картичка от Христо Ботев до Христо Сяров е публикувана през 1910 г. Сега за пръв път се посочват нейните точни размери, цветът на мастилото и на хартията. Писмата от Иванка Христова Ботева до Клинчаров помагат да се обогати представата ни за тази високообразована българка. Договорът между тях двамата за пълно издаване на Ботевите съчинения е показателен с оглед авторското право и историята на книгата. Писмото от ген. Кирил Ботев свидетелства за неговия интерес към историята.
Университетски четения по архивистика, т. VІІІ. (Доклади от ХІІІ научна конференция „Българската университетска архивистика като конкурентен образователен модел…“, 18–19 апр. 2019), 2023
CSA has relaxed requirements for description and for paginating, which enables faster processing ... more CSA has relaxed requirements for description and for paginating, which enables faster processing of larger document arrays. The ARCHIVES STATE AGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEM presents the inventories online and enables a cross-search in them.
BHA, on the other hand, provides a more detailed and comprehensive description of a smaller number of historical documents, which are often old, handwritten, written in foreign languages or in a dialect.
Which way is better? Should processing be standardized?
The differences in archival activity in BHA and CSA have their logical and their historical grounds. Both standards are established and effective. The important thing is to apply them consistently. The documentary heritage must be stored safely and in good conditions. The order of presentation of archival information should be clear and strictly followed, and its search should be comprehensive and fast. Processing approaches in both units have their advantages and disadvantages. They were created and are being improved to preserve the memory of the Bulgarian nation and to support the users for whom we work.
70 години български държавни архиви. Национална научна конференция. Известия на държавните архиви. Т. 122, с. 176-200. ISSN: 0323-9780 , 2023
The Macedonian question and the other issues central to the policy of the Principality of Bulgari... more The Macedonian question and the other issues central to the policy of the Principality of Bulgaria in its relationship with the Ottoman Empire during the last decade of the 19th century are outlined here on the basis of this correspondence. The life of the lesser-known Dimitar Markov is presented in the light of documents preserved at the Central State Archives (CSA), which have recently been made available to the public. The paper concludes with the full texts of the diplomat’s interesting report for 1897 and his plan for future activities.
The memoirs of the girls who studied at the Bulgarian High School in Adrianople the late 19th and early 20th centuries can be compared to an old photo, reflecting the ethnic diversity of Edirne. From the memories we understand how communicate Orthodox, Catholics and Muslims, Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, Russians, Armenians, Jews...
Филологически форум, бр. 15, с. 160-173 / Philological Forum, №15, p. 160-173, 2022
AN ATTEMPT AT TELLING THE TALE OF A PHD STUDENT’S SPECIALISATION IN VIENNA IN 2004 AS PRESENTED B... more AN ATTEMPT AT TELLING THE TALE OF A PHD STUDENT’S SPECIALISATION IN VIENNA IN 2004 AS PRESENTED BY A SERIES OF E-MAILS TO PEOPLE OF RENOWN AND ACADEMICS
Известия на института за исторически изследвания на БАН: Полша и поляците в новата българска история (средата на ХIХ –средата на ХХ век). – ISSN 2367-5187. – Т. 32 (2015), с. 242–257, 2015
Stefan Savov Bobchev was a chairman of the Slavic Society in Sofia for nearly 40 years (1903-1940... more Stefan Savov Bobchev was a chairman of the Slavic Society in Sofia for nearly 40 years (1903-1940). A university professor, he was a member of the Academies of Sciences of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, and of the Polish Scientific Society in Lvov. Nikola Savov Bobchev graduated from a high school in Nikolaev and got a PhD in philosophy at Leipzig. He worked as a teacher, director of the National Library in Sofia and editor of the Slavic Society in Bulgaria. Both brothers have large archival funds in the Bulgarian Historical Archives at the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library (CMNL-BHA). There is an interesting red book “The Justice of Old Poland. Lectures of S. S. Bobchev”. Prof. Petar Dinekov wrote letters from Warsaw to Dr. N. Bobchev about the literary and political life in Poland. The documentary heritage of S. Bobchev and N. Bobchev paints a vivid and rich of details of the relationship between the intellectual elites of the two European nations.
Bulgaria and India in Books and Archival Documents
of the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National li... more Bulgaria and India in Books and Archival Documents of the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National library Lyubomir Georgiev
Summary The National Library in Sofia keeps a rich collection of manuscripts, some of which reflect the medieval Bulgarians' views about the Hindustan peninsula and its inhabitants. A dozen of these documents describe the campaign of the great Alexander of Macedon on the far side of the Indus River. The Ganges River is mentioned by the Bulgarian writer John the Ekzarh in his essay written at the end of the 9th or beginning of the 10th century. The Bulgarian historical archives at the Library are known, above all, as archives of the Bulgarian Revival. The Fund No. 1 in these archives is the "Georgi Rakovski" fund. Rakovski was a great 19th century Bulgarian revolutionary, ideologist of the national liberation and writer. He insisted that the Bulgarian nation had moved to its present territory from India, that the Bulgarians were the "purest descendants of the Aryans", and that Old-Hindi Sanskrit bears great similarity to the Bulgarian language. Also popular was the collection of Bulgarian folk songs and legends "Veda Slovena", published by Stefan Verkovich in 1874 (volume 1) and in 1881 (volume 2). This collection, often seen as spurious mentions the names of Vishnu, Agni and Durga, and other characters from Hindu mythology. Prince Alexander Batenberg, the first ruler of the Third Bulgarian State, was linked to British plans for India following his abdication because of Russian pressure. Old manuscripts and documents from the collections of the National Library show how Bulgarians saw India in connection with bright historical figures – from Emperor Alexander of Macedon to Prince Alexander Battenberg. Key-words: India, Alexander the Great, Georgi Rakovski, Sanskrit, Slavonic manuscripts, Bulgarian historical archives, Veda Slovena, Alexander Batenberg
Националната библиотека в София (НБКМ) съхранява значителна като количество и качество информация как някогашните българи са си представяли полуостров Индустан и неговите жители. След кратко въведение на основата на съвременни изследвания, тук ще бъдат представени сведения от ръкописни и старопечатни книги, както и от няколко архивни документа от ХІХ в. .
Евразия е родина на много народи, свързани помежду си в по-голяма или по-малка степен. Писмени податки за Индия са засвидетелствани още във времето на Първата българска държава. Книжовникът Йоан Екзарх споменава Индийското море и „Ганг, индийската река” в трудовете си „Шестоднев” и „Небеса", съставени в края на IX или началото на Х в. Според диалозите на Псевдо-Кесарий, чиито славянски превод е извършен в България през първата четвърт на Х в. , индийските брамини „не убиват, нито вкусват нещо одушевено, нито употребяват обикновено вино” . През Х в. на български език е преведена „Християнска топография” на Козма Индикоплевт. Там пише, че Инд или Ганг била една от четирите райски реки. Споменават се остров Цейлон (Шри Ланка), животните носорог и бивол. Като илюстрация е нарисувано индийско орехче. Повестта за Стефанит и Ихнилат е интересен образец на старобългарската преводна белетристика от ХІІІ в. Тя се свързва генетически с известния индийски сборник „Панчатантра”. Още в самото начало на повестта се споменава индийският цар. По-нататък са описани различни случки, в които вземат участие южните животни лъв, маймуна, камила, слон и леопард. Българите не губят знанията си за многолюдния субконтинент на Изток и по време на османското владичество. В „Пътепис от рая Едем до земята на ромеите” от ХVІ в. се говори за Велика Индия. Пътеписът уточнява, че раят бил на 70 престоя от Драхма, земята на брамините.
Посебне збирке у контексту заштите културног наслеђа и као подстицај културног развоја : зборник радова са међународне конференције Одељења посебних фондова Народне библиотеке Србије, Београд, 2-4. октобар 2017.ISBN - 978-86-7035-436-4, 2019
The St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the largest library in Bulgaria. The main aim... more The St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the largest library in Bulgaria. The main aims of the library since its establishment was to collect manuscripts, old printed books, and all books in Bulgarian language or by Bulgarian authors written in a foreign language. Later a fund of Slavic and foreign language manuscripts was formed It was kept in a special cabinet in the office of the Director of the Library. Among the first entries were the rich personal libraries of the historian Prof. Marin Drinov and the poet Petko Slaveikov, as well as collections from different churches and monasteries. Two collections were formed in the National Library – consisting of Bulgarian and of Oriental documents respectively. Since its very beginning, the institution acquired the character of historical archives. The library collected materials from the Bulgarian state institutions and it played the role of a national state archive until the middle of the 20th century. The laboratory for restoration and conservation in the library was established in 1956.
УНИВЕРСИТЕТСКИ ЧЕТЕНИЯ ПО АРХИВИСТИКА ТОМ VII СПЕЦИАЛНИТЕ ИСТОРИЧЕСКИ ДИСЦИПЛИНИ В УНИВЕРСИТЕТСКОТО АРХИВНО ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ, АРХИВНАТА ПРАКТИКА И ИЗСЛЕДВАНИЯТА ПО ИСТОРИЯ, 2019
Академичният курс "Автоматизация на процесите и дейностите в архивите" в специалност "Архивистика... more Академичният курс "Автоматизация на процесите и дейностите в архивите" в специалност "Архивистика и документалистика" на Университета по библиотекознание и информационни технологии (УниБИТ) се превърна във вълнуващо предизвикателство за мен.
Личност, народ, история. Националноосвободителните борби през периода ХV-ХІХ в., 2014
Colonel Stefan Dunjov (1815 –1889) was a Banat Bulgarian Catholic from the town of Vinga who took... more Colonel Stefan Dunjov (1815 –1889) was a Banat Bulgarian Catholic from the town of Vinga who took actively part in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and in the Second Italian War of Independence in 1859–1860.
Edirne in the Archival Resources of the Balkan Countries. Ed. Karatepe, T., U. Demirelli. Trakya Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü Yayınları.Edirne|edition., 2011
The paper examines original documents written by Hristo Botev, his daughter Ivanka and his brothe... more The paper examines original documents written by Hristo Botev, his daughter Ivanka and his brother Kiril. They were digitized and made publicly accessible in January 2023, when they were uploaded to the Information System of State Archives (ISDA), in the CDA, f. 2140K "Klincharov, Ivan Georgiev (1877–1942)".
The postcard from Hristo Botev to Hristo Syarov was published in 1910. Now, for the first time, its exact dimensions, the color of the ink and the paper are indicated. The letters from Ivanka Hristova Boteva to Klincharov help to enrich our knowledge of this highly educated Bulgarian woman. The contract between the two, arranging the publication of Botev’s complete works, provides insights into the copyright practices at the time and the history of the book itself. The letter from General Kiril Botev testifies to his interest in history.
Тук са изследвани оригинални документи, написани от Христо Ботев, дъщеря му Иванка и неговия брат Кирил. Дигиталните им изображения станаха широкодостъпни през януари 2023 г., когато бяха качени в Информационната система на държавните архиви (ИСДА), в ЦДА, ф. 2140К „Клинчаров, Иван Георгиев (1877–1942)“. Пощенската картичка от Христо Ботев до Христо Сяров е публикувана през 1910 г. Сега за пръв път се посочват нейните точни размери, цветът на мастилото и на хартията. Писмата от Иванка Христова Ботева до Клинчаров помагат да се обогати представата ни за тази високообразована българка. Договорът между тях двамата за пълно издаване на Ботевите съчинения е показателен с оглед авторското право и историята на книгата. Писмото от ген. Кирил Ботев свидетелства за неговия интерес към историята.
Университетски четения по архивистика, т. VІІІ. (Доклади от ХІІІ научна конференция „Българската университетска архивистика като конкурентен образователен модел…“, 18–19 апр. 2019), 2023
CSA has relaxed requirements for description and for paginating, which enables faster processing ... more CSA has relaxed requirements for description and for paginating, which enables faster processing of larger document arrays. The ARCHIVES STATE AGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEM presents the inventories online and enables a cross-search in them.
BHA, on the other hand, provides a more detailed and comprehensive description of a smaller number of historical documents, which are often old, handwritten, written in foreign languages or in a dialect.
Which way is better? Should processing be standardized?
The differences in archival activity in BHA and CSA have their logical and their historical grounds. Both standards are established and effective. The important thing is to apply them consistently. The documentary heritage must be stored safely and in good conditions. The order of presentation of archival information should be clear and strictly followed, and its search should be comprehensive and fast. Processing approaches in both units have their advantages and disadvantages. They were created and are being improved to preserve the memory of the Bulgarian nation and to support the users for whom we work.
70 години български държавни архиви. Национална научна конференция. Известия на държавните архиви. Т. 122, с. 176-200. ISSN: 0323-9780 , 2023
The Macedonian question and the other issues central to the policy of the Principality of Bulgari... more The Macedonian question and the other issues central to the policy of the Principality of Bulgaria in its relationship with the Ottoman Empire during the last decade of the 19th century are outlined here on the basis of this correspondence. The life of the lesser-known Dimitar Markov is presented in the light of documents preserved at the Central State Archives (CSA), which have recently been made available to the public. The paper concludes with the full texts of the diplomat’s interesting report for 1897 and his plan for future activities.
The memoirs of the girls who studied at the Bulgarian High School in Adrianople the late 19th and early 20th centuries can be compared to an old photo, reflecting the ethnic diversity of Edirne. From the memories we understand how communicate Orthodox, Catholics and Muslims, Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, Russians, Armenians, Jews...
Филологически форум, бр. 15, с. 160-173 / Philological Forum, №15, p. 160-173, 2022
AN ATTEMPT AT TELLING THE TALE OF A PHD STUDENT’S SPECIALISATION IN VIENNA IN 2004 AS PRESENTED B... more AN ATTEMPT AT TELLING THE TALE OF A PHD STUDENT’S SPECIALISATION IN VIENNA IN 2004 AS PRESENTED BY A SERIES OF E-MAILS TO PEOPLE OF RENOWN AND ACADEMICS
Известия на института за исторически изследвания на БАН: Полша и поляците в новата българска история (средата на ХIХ –средата на ХХ век). – ISSN 2367-5187. – Т. 32 (2015), с. 242–257, 2015
Stefan Savov Bobchev was a chairman of the Slavic Society in Sofia for nearly 40 years (1903-1940... more Stefan Savov Bobchev was a chairman of the Slavic Society in Sofia for nearly 40 years (1903-1940). A university professor, he was a member of the Academies of Sciences of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, and of the Polish Scientific Society in Lvov. Nikola Savov Bobchev graduated from a high school in Nikolaev and got a PhD in philosophy at Leipzig. He worked as a teacher, director of the National Library in Sofia and editor of the Slavic Society in Bulgaria. Both brothers have large archival funds in the Bulgarian Historical Archives at the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library (CMNL-BHA). There is an interesting red book “The Justice of Old Poland. Lectures of S. S. Bobchev”. Prof. Petar Dinekov wrote letters from Warsaw to Dr. N. Bobchev about the literary and political life in Poland. The documentary heritage of S. Bobchev and N. Bobchev paints a vivid and rich of details of the relationship between the intellectual elites of the two European nations.
Bulgaria and India in Books and Archival Documents
of the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National li... more Bulgaria and India in Books and Archival Documents of the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National library Lyubomir Georgiev
Summary The National Library in Sofia keeps a rich collection of manuscripts, some of which reflect the medieval Bulgarians' views about the Hindustan peninsula and its inhabitants. A dozen of these documents describe the campaign of the great Alexander of Macedon on the far side of the Indus River. The Ganges River is mentioned by the Bulgarian writer John the Ekzarh in his essay written at the end of the 9th or beginning of the 10th century. The Bulgarian historical archives at the Library are known, above all, as archives of the Bulgarian Revival. The Fund No. 1 in these archives is the "Georgi Rakovski" fund. Rakovski was a great 19th century Bulgarian revolutionary, ideologist of the national liberation and writer. He insisted that the Bulgarian nation had moved to its present territory from India, that the Bulgarians were the "purest descendants of the Aryans", and that Old-Hindi Sanskrit bears great similarity to the Bulgarian language. Also popular was the collection of Bulgarian folk songs and legends "Veda Slovena", published by Stefan Verkovich in 1874 (volume 1) and in 1881 (volume 2). This collection, often seen as spurious mentions the names of Vishnu, Agni and Durga, and other characters from Hindu mythology. Prince Alexander Batenberg, the first ruler of the Third Bulgarian State, was linked to British plans for India following his abdication because of Russian pressure. Old manuscripts and documents from the collections of the National Library show how Bulgarians saw India in connection with bright historical figures – from Emperor Alexander of Macedon to Prince Alexander Battenberg. Key-words: India, Alexander the Great, Georgi Rakovski, Sanskrit, Slavonic manuscripts, Bulgarian historical archives, Veda Slovena, Alexander Batenberg
Националната библиотека в София (НБКМ) съхранява значителна като количество и качество информация как някогашните българи са си представяли полуостров Индустан и неговите жители. След кратко въведение на основата на съвременни изследвания, тук ще бъдат представени сведения от ръкописни и старопечатни книги, както и от няколко архивни документа от ХІХ в. .
Евразия е родина на много народи, свързани помежду си в по-голяма или по-малка степен. Писмени податки за Индия са засвидетелствани още във времето на Първата българска държава. Книжовникът Йоан Екзарх споменава Индийското море и „Ганг, индийската река” в трудовете си „Шестоднев” и „Небеса", съставени в края на IX или началото на Х в. Според диалозите на Псевдо-Кесарий, чиито славянски превод е извършен в България през първата четвърт на Х в. , индийските брамини „не убиват, нито вкусват нещо одушевено, нито употребяват обикновено вино” . През Х в. на български език е преведена „Християнска топография” на Козма Индикоплевт. Там пише, че Инд или Ганг била една от четирите райски реки. Споменават се остров Цейлон (Шри Ланка), животните носорог и бивол. Като илюстрация е нарисувано индийско орехче. Повестта за Стефанит и Ихнилат е интересен образец на старобългарската преводна белетристика от ХІІІ в. Тя се свързва генетически с известния индийски сборник „Панчатантра”. Още в самото начало на повестта се споменава индийският цар. По-нататък са описани различни случки, в които вземат участие южните животни лъв, маймуна, камила, слон и леопард. Българите не губят знанията си за многолюдния субконтинент на Изток и по време на османското владичество. В „Пътепис от рая Едем до земята на ромеите” от ХVІ в. се говори за Велика Индия. Пътеписът уточнява, че раят бил на 70 престоя от Драхма, земята на брамините.
Посебне збирке у контексту заштите културног наслеђа и као подстицај културног развоја : зборник радова са међународне конференције Одељења посебних фондова Народне библиотеке Србије, Београд, 2-4. октобар 2017.ISBN - 978-86-7035-436-4, 2019
The St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the largest library in Bulgaria. The main aim... more The St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the largest library in Bulgaria. The main aims of the library since its establishment was to collect manuscripts, old printed books, and all books in Bulgarian language or by Bulgarian authors written in a foreign language. Later a fund of Slavic and foreign language manuscripts was formed It was kept in a special cabinet in the office of the Director of the Library. Among the first entries were the rich personal libraries of the historian Prof. Marin Drinov and the poet Petko Slaveikov, as well as collections from different churches and monasteries. Two collections were formed in the National Library – consisting of Bulgarian and of Oriental documents respectively. Since its very beginning, the institution acquired the character of historical archives. The library collected materials from the Bulgarian state institutions and it played the role of a national state archive until the middle of the 20th century. The laboratory for restoration and conservation in the library was established in 1956.
УНИВЕРСИТЕТСКИ ЧЕТЕНИЯ ПО АРХИВИСТИКА ТОМ VII СПЕЦИАЛНИТЕ ИСТОРИЧЕСКИ ДИСЦИПЛИНИ В УНИВЕРСИТЕТСКОТО АРХИВНО ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ, АРХИВНАТА ПРАКТИКА И ИЗСЛЕДВАНИЯТА ПО ИСТОРИЯ, 2019
Академичният курс "Автоматизация на процесите и дейностите в архивите" в специалност "Архивистика... more Академичният курс "Автоматизация на процесите и дейностите в архивите" в специалност "Архивистика и документалистика" на Университета по библиотекознание и информационни технологии (УниБИТ) се превърна във вълнуващо предизвикателство за мен.
Личност, народ, история. Националноосвободителните борби през периода ХV-ХІХ в., 2014
Colonel Stefan Dunjov (1815 –1889) was a Banat Bulgarian Catholic from the town of Vinga who took... more Colonel Stefan Dunjov (1815 –1889) was a Banat Bulgarian Catholic from the town of Vinga who took actively part in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and in the Second Italian War of Independence in 1859–1860.
Edirne in the Archival Resources of the Balkan Countries. Ed. Karatepe, T., U. Demirelli. Trakya Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü Yayınları.Edirne|edition., 2011
Under the scepter of the Habsburgs:
the Bulgarians Catholics in Transylvania and Banat
(18th– fir... more Under the scepter of the Habsburgs: the Bulgarians Catholics in Transylvania and Banat (18th– first half of 19th century)
An attempt is made here at total history of the Bulgarians Catholics in both regions Transylvania and Banat for a long and completed chronological period –18th and the first half of 19th century. In connection with our theme the most important documental depositories in Sofia and Vienna are examined in detail and so are the especially significant archive funds and collections. The main stages and works of the studies about the Bulgarians Catholics, which are now in their fourth century, are systematized. Some old and rare works in Latin and German that have not been used in the more recent studies are investigated de visu. For the first time a number of documents are introduced in scientific circulation. Heterogeneous factors, which influence the researched communities, are studied: the traditions brought from the Bulgarian lands; the Catholic Church and especially the Franciscan order; the Habsburg Monarchy; the local law and customs in Transylvania; the other peoples and faiths, with which the Bulgarians Catholics live together in their new fatherland. The contribution of the different national institutions (church, municipalities, school, commercial partnerships, foundations) for the preservation and confirmation of the Bulgarian identity among the Catholics in Transylvania and Banat is compared and explained
XII научна конференция „Специалните исторически дисциплини в университетското архивно образование, архивната практика и изследванията по история”, проведена на 18–19 април 2018 г., 2018
Преподаването в курса Автоматизация на процесите и дейност-
ите в архивите ми помогна да преосмис... more Преподаването в курса Автоматизация на процесите и дейност- ите в архивите ми помогна да преосмисля някои страни от пряката си работа като архивист, да си изясня основни понятия и принципи в тази област. Случваше се да ме заболи гърлото от говорене, но почувствах от- ново тръпката от срещата с информационните технологии, която усетих за пръв път в прогимназията при докосването ми до компютрите Правец.
Посебне збирке у контексту заштите културног наслеђа и као подстицај културног развоја : зборник радова са међународне конференције Одељења посебних фондова Народне библиотеке Србије, Београд, 2-4. октобар 2017.ISBN - 978-86-7035-436-4, 2019
The St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the largest library in Bulgaria. The main aim... more The St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the largest library in Bulgaria. The main aims of the library since its establishment was to collect manuscripts, old printed books, and all books in Bulgarian language or by Bulgarian authors written in a foreign language. Later a fund of Slavic and foreign language manuscripts was formed It was kept in a special cabinet in the office of the Director of the Library. Among the first entries were the rich personal libraries of the historian Prof. Marin Drinov and the poet Petko Slaveikov, as well as collections from different churches and monasteries. Two collections were formed in the National Library – consisting of Bulgarian and of Oriental documents respectively. Since its very beginning, the institution acquired the character of historical archives. The library collected materials from the Bulgarian state institutions and it played the role of a national state archive until the middle of the 20th century. The laboratory for restoration and conservation in the library was established in 1956. The National Archives Fund Act states that the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library stores historical documents. Under the Public Libraries Act, it maintains unique collections of Bulgarian, Slavic, Oriental and other foreign-language manuscripts, archival documents, rare, valuable and old printed books. The library performs restoration and preservation of manuscripts, archival documents and old printed publications. Its employees conduct research in the field of book science, archives, restoration and preservation of book materials. The "Preservation of Manuscript and Documentary Heritage" division is the structural unit that performs these functions according to the Library's regulations. Various catalogues, descriptions and the Digital Library of the National Library website present the content of the collections. I will briefly present to you all the four departments, which form the division - Manuscripts and Old printed Books Department, Bulgarian Historical Archives Department, Oriental Collections Department and Restorations Centre Department.
ПЪТИЩА И ГРАНИЦИ: УТЪПКАНИ И НОВИ Интердисциплинарна научна конференция 10-11 април 2006, 2006
The travel notes from the knight Arnold von Harff, the Franciscan missionary and explorer William... more The travel notes from the knight Arnold von Harff, the Franciscan missionary and explorer William of Rubruck, the Byzantine diplomat Nicephorus Gregoras and other medieval authors are compared with "Travels in Bulgaria" (Prague, 1888), written by the Austro-Hungarian Czech historian, politician, diplomat and Slavist Konstantin Jireček. Where is the balance between continuity and change in travel?
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The postcard from Hristo Botev to Hristo Syarov was published in 1910. Now, for the first time, its exact dimensions, the color of the ink and the paper are indicated. The letters from Ivanka Hristova Boteva to Klincharov help to enrich our knowledge of this highly educated Bulgarian woman. The contract between the two, arranging the publication of Botev’s complete works, provides insights into the copyright practices at the time and the history of the book itself. The letter from General Kiril Botev testifies to his interest in history.
Тук са изследвани оригинални документи, написани от Христо Ботев, дъщеря му Иванка и неговия брат Кирил. Дигиталните им изображения станаха широкодостъпни през януари 2023 г., когато бяха качени в Информационната система на държавните архиви (ИСДА), в ЦДА, ф. 2140К „Клинчаров, Иван Георгиев (1877–1942)“.
Пощенската картичка от Христо Ботев до Христо Сяров е публикувана през 1910 г. Сега за пръв път се посочват нейните точни размери, цветът на мастилото и на хартията. Писмата от Иванка Христова Ботева до Клинчаров помагат да се обогати представата ни за тази високообразована българка. Договорът между тях двамата за пълно издаване на Ботевите съчинения е показателен с оглед авторското право и историята на книгата. Писмото от ген. Кирил Ботев свидетелства за неговия интерес към историята.
BHA, on the other hand, provides a more detailed and comprehensive description of a smaller number of historical documents, which are often old, handwritten, written in foreign languages or in a dialect.
Which way is better? Should processing be standardized?
The differences in archival activity in BHA and CSA have their logical and their historical grounds. Both standards are established and effective. The important thing is to apply them consistently. The documentary heritage must be stored safely and in good conditions. The order of presentation of archival information should be clear and strictly followed, and its search should be comprehensive and fast. Processing approaches in both units have their advantages and disadvantages. They were created and are being improved to preserve the memory of the Bulgarian nation and to support the users for whom we work.
The memoirs of the girls who studied at the Bulgarian High School in Adrianople the late 19th and early 20th centuries can be compared to an old photo, reflecting the ethnic diversity of Edirne. From the memories we understand how communicate Orthodox, Catholics and Muslims, Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, Russians, Armenians, Jews...
A SERIES OF E-MAILS TO PEOPLE OF RENOWN AND ACADEMICS
https://philol-forum.uni-sofia.bg/portfolio-item/philological-forum-15/
of the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National library
Lyubomir Georgiev
Summary
The National Library in Sofia keeps a rich collection of manuscripts, some of which reflect the medieval Bulgarians' views about the Hindustan peninsula and its inhabitants. A dozen of these documents describe the campaign of the great Alexander of Macedon on the far side of the Indus River. The Ganges River is mentioned by the Bulgarian writer John the Ekzarh in his essay written at the end of the 9th or beginning of the 10th century.
The Bulgarian historical archives at the Library are known, above all, as archives of the Bulgarian Revival. The Fund No. 1 in these archives is the "Georgi Rakovski" fund. Rakovski was a great 19th century Bulgarian revolutionary, ideologist of the national liberation and writer. He insisted that the Bulgarian nation had moved to its present territory from India, that the Bulgarians were the "purest descendants of the Aryans", and that Old-Hindi Sanskrit bears great similarity to the Bulgarian language. Also popular was the collection of Bulgarian folk songs and legends "Veda Slovena", published by Stefan Verkovich in 1874 (volume 1) and in 1881 (volume 2). This collection, often seen as spurious mentions the names of Vishnu, Agni and Durga, and other characters from Hindu mythology.
Prince Alexander Batenberg, the first ruler of the Third Bulgarian State, was linked to British plans for India following his abdication because of Russian pressure.
Old manuscripts and documents from the collections of the National Library show how Bulgarians saw India in connection with bright historical figures – from Emperor Alexander of Macedon to Prince Alexander Battenberg.
Key-words: India, Alexander the Great, Georgi Rakovski, Sanskrit, Slavonic manuscripts, Bulgarian historical archives, Veda Slovena, Alexander Batenberg
Националната библиотека в София (НБКМ) съхранява значителна като количество и качество информация как някогашните българи са си представяли полуостров Индустан и неговите жители. След кратко въведение на основата на съвременни изследвания, тук ще бъдат представени сведения от ръкописни и старопечатни книги, както и от няколко архивни документа от ХІХ в. .
Евразия е родина на много народи, свързани помежду си в по-голяма или по-малка степен. Писмени податки за Индия са засвидетелствани още във времето на Първата българска държава. Книжовникът Йоан Екзарх споменава Индийското море и „Ганг, индийската река” в трудовете си „Шестоднев” и „Небеса", съставени в края на IX или началото на Х в. Според диалозите на Псевдо-Кесарий, чиито славянски превод е извършен в България през първата четвърт на Х в. , индийските брамини „не убиват, нито вкусват нещо одушевено, нито употребяват обикновено вино” . През Х в. на български език е преведена „Християнска топография” на Козма Индикоплевт. Там пише, че Инд или Ганг била една от четирите райски реки. Споменават се остров Цейлон (Шри Ланка), животните носорог и бивол. Като илюстрация е нарисувано индийско орехче.
Повестта за Стефанит и Ихнилат е интересен образец на старобългарската преводна белетристика от ХІІІ в. Тя се свързва генетически с известния индийски сборник „Панчатантра”. Още в самото начало на повестта се споменава индийският цар. По-нататък са описани различни случки, в които вземат участие южните животни лъв, маймуна, камила, слон и леопард.
Българите не губят знанията си за многолюдния субконтинент на Изток и по време на османското владичество. В „Пътепис от рая Едем до земята на ромеите” от ХVІ в. се говори за Велика Индия. Пътеписът уточнява, че раят бил на 70 престоя от Драхма, земята на брамините.
The postcard from Hristo Botev to Hristo Syarov was published in 1910. Now, for the first time, its exact dimensions, the color of the ink and the paper are indicated. The letters from Ivanka Hristova Boteva to Klincharov help to enrich our knowledge of this highly educated Bulgarian woman. The contract between the two, arranging the publication of Botev’s complete works, provides insights into the copyright practices at the time and the history of the book itself. The letter from General Kiril Botev testifies to his interest in history.
Тук са изследвани оригинални документи, написани от Христо Ботев, дъщеря му Иванка и неговия брат Кирил. Дигиталните им изображения станаха широкодостъпни през януари 2023 г., когато бяха качени в Информационната система на държавните архиви (ИСДА), в ЦДА, ф. 2140К „Клинчаров, Иван Георгиев (1877–1942)“.
Пощенската картичка от Христо Ботев до Христо Сяров е публикувана през 1910 г. Сега за пръв път се посочват нейните точни размери, цветът на мастилото и на хартията. Писмата от Иванка Христова Ботева до Клинчаров помагат да се обогати представата ни за тази високообразована българка. Договорът между тях двамата за пълно издаване на Ботевите съчинения е показателен с оглед авторското право и историята на книгата. Писмото от ген. Кирил Ботев свидетелства за неговия интерес към историята.
BHA, on the other hand, provides a more detailed and comprehensive description of a smaller number of historical documents, which are often old, handwritten, written in foreign languages or in a dialect.
Which way is better? Should processing be standardized?
The differences in archival activity in BHA and CSA have their logical and their historical grounds. Both standards are established and effective. The important thing is to apply them consistently. The documentary heritage must be stored safely and in good conditions. The order of presentation of archival information should be clear and strictly followed, and its search should be comprehensive and fast. Processing approaches in both units have their advantages and disadvantages. They were created and are being improved to preserve the memory of the Bulgarian nation and to support the users for whom we work.
The memoirs of the girls who studied at the Bulgarian High School in Adrianople the late 19th and early 20th centuries can be compared to an old photo, reflecting the ethnic diversity of Edirne. From the memories we understand how communicate Orthodox, Catholics and Muslims, Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, Russians, Armenians, Jews...
A SERIES OF E-MAILS TO PEOPLE OF RENOWN AND ACADEMICS
https://philol-forum.uni-sofia.bg/portfolio-item/philological-forum-15/
of the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National library
Lyubomir Georgiev
Summary
The National Library in Sofia keeps a rich collection of manuscripts, some of which reflect the medieval Bulgarians' views about the Hindustan peninsula and its inhabitants. A dozen of these documents describe the campaign of the great Alexander of Macedon on the far side of the Indus River. The Ganges River is mentioned by the Bulgarian writer John the Ekzarh in his essay written at the end of the 9th or beginning of the 10th century.
The Bulgarian historical archives at the Library are known, above all, as archives of the Bulgarian Revival. The Fund No. 1 in these archives is the "Georgi Rakovski" fund. Rakovski was a great 19th century Bulgarian revolutionary, ideologist of the national liberation and writer. He insisted that the Bulgarian nation had moved to its present territory from India, that the Bulgarians were the "purest descendants of the Aryans", and that Old-Hindi Sanskrit bears great similarity to the Bulgarian language. Also popular was the collection of Bulgarian folk songs and legends "Veda Slovena", published by Stefan Verkovich in 1874 (volume 1) and in 1881 (volume 2). This collection, often seen as spurious mentions the names of Vishnu, Agni and Durga, and other characters from Hindu mythology.
Prince Alexander Batenberg, the first ruler of the Third Bulgarian State, was linked to British plans for India following his abdication because of Russian pressure.
Old manuscripts and documents from the collections of the National Library show how Bulgarians saw India in connection with bright historical figures – from Emperor Alexander of Macedon to Prince Alexander Battenberg.
Key-words: India, Alexander the Great, Georgi Rakovski, Sanskrit, Slavonic manuscripts, Bulgarian historical archives, Veda Slovena, Alexander Batenberg
Националната библиотека в София (НБКМ) съхранява значителна като количество и качество информация как някогашните българи са си представяли полуостров Индустан и неговите жители. След кратко въведение на основата на съвременни изследвания, тук ще бъдат представени сведения от ръкописни и старопечатни книги, както и от няколко архивни документа от ХІХ в. .
Евразия е родина на много народи, свързани помежду си в по-голяма или по-малка степен. Писмени податки за Индия са засвидетелствани още във времето на Първата българска държава. Книжовникът Йоан Екзарх споменава Индийското море и „Ганг, индийската река” в трудовете си „Шестоднев” и „Небеса", съставени в края на IX или началото на Х в. Според диалозите на Псевдо-Кесарий, чиито славянски превод е извършен в България през първата четвърт на Х в. , индийските брамини „не убиват, нито вкусват нещо одушевено, нито употребяват обикновено вино” . През Х в. на български език е преведена „Християнска топография” на Козма Индикоплевт. Там пише, че Инд или Ганг била една от четирите райски реки. Споменават се остров Цейлон (Шри Ланка), животните носорог и бивол. Като илюстрация е нарисувано индийско орехче.
Повестта за Стефанит и Ихнилат е интересен образец на старобългарската преводна белетристика от ХІІІ в. Тя се свързва генетически с известния индийски сборник „Панчатантра”. Още в самото начало на повестта се споменава индийският цар. По-нататък са описани различни случки, в които вземат участие южните животни лъв, маймуна, камила, слон и леопард.
Българите не губят знанията си за многолюдния субконтинент на Изток и по време на османското владичество. В „Пътепис от рая Едем до земята на ромеите” от ХVІ в. се говори за Велика Индия. Пътеписът уточнява, че раят бил на 70 престоя от Драхма, земята на брамините.
the Bulgarians Catholics in Transylvania and Banat
(18th– first half of 19th century)
An attempt is made here at total history of the Bulgarians Catholics in both regions Transylvania and Banat for a long and completed chronological period –18th and the first half of 19th century. In connection with our theme the most important documental depositories in Sofia and Vienna are examined in detail and so are the especially significant archive funds and collections. The main stages and works of the studies about the Bulgarians Catholics, which are now in their fourth century, are systematized. Some old and rare works in Latin and German that have not been used in the more recent studies are investigated de visu. For the first time a number of documents are introduced in scientific circulation. Heterogeneous factors, which influence the researched communities, are studied: the traditions brought from the Bulgarian lands; the Catholic Church and especially the Franciscan order; the Habsburg Monarchy; the local law and customs in Transylvania; the other peoples and faiths, with which the Bulgarians Catholics live together in their new fatherland. The contribution of the different national institutions (church, municipalities, school, commercial partnerships, foundations) for the preservation and confirmation of the Bulgarian identity among the Catholics in Transylvania and Banat is compared and explained
ите в архивите ми помогна да преосмисля някои страни от пряката си
работа като архивист, да си изясня основни понятия и принципи в тази
област. Случваше се да ме заболи гърлото от говорене, но почувствах от-
ново тръпката от срещата с информационните технологии, която усетих
за пръв път в прогимназията при докосването ми до компютрите Правец.
Two collections were formed in the National Library – consisting of Bulgarian and of Oriental documents respectively. Since its very beginning, the institution acquired the character of historical archives. The library collected materials from the Bulgarian state institutions and it played the role of a national state archive until the middle of the 20th century. The laboratory for restoration and conservation in the library was established in 1956. The National Archives Fund Act states that the St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library stores historical documents. Under the Public Libraries Act, it maintains unique collections of Bulgarian, Slavic, Oriental and other foreign-language manuscripts, archival documents, rare, valuable and old printed books. The library performs restoration and preservation of manuscripts, archival documents and old printed publications. Its employees conduct research in the field of book science, archives, restoration and preservation of book materials.
The "Preservation of Manuscript and Documentary Heritage" division is the structural unit that performs these functions according to the Library's regulations. Various catalogues, descriptions and the Digital Library of the National Library website present the content of the collections.
I will briefly present to you all the four departments, which form the division - Manuscripts and Old printed Books Department, Bulgarian Historical Archives Department, Oriental Collections Department and Restorations Centre Department.